"I... didn't know if you'd still be here after seeing all of this." He gestured slightly to the room around them. Then he winced because there was still some sore spots on his body. "And I wouldn't have blamed you if had walked away."

He did laugh softly at the mention of sidekick. "If I took you on patrol with me, I'd get overshadowed quickly. But if I need something else, I'll let you know."